Skinny Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Craving comfort food without the guilt? This Skinny Green Chili Chicken Casserole is a lighter take on a family favorite, bursting with flavor and surprisingly low in points! I've slashed the fat and calories to make it Weight Watchers friendly (only 3 points per serving!), without sacrificing any deliciousness. Get ready for tender chicken, zesty green chilies, and melty cheese, all baked to perfection in a cheesy tortilla-crusted casserole. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 296.4 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Skinny Green Chili Chicken

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How to Make Skinny Green Chili Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, until tender (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1 (4 ounce) can of drained green chilies and 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed low-sodium green chili soup, mixing well.
  4. Stir in 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced.
  5. Pour the chicken mixture into a small (approximately 8x8 inch) greased casserole dish.
  6. Cut 6 corn tortillas into quarters. Arrange the tortilla quarters around the edge of the casserole dish.
  7. Top the chicken mixture with the remaining tortilla quarters.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese over the casserole.
  10. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

32g

Carbs

8g